Contestants Get Ready to Finger a Firebird

Ten qualifying participants will have a chance to win a bright yellow customized 1969 Pontiac Firebird at the upcoming Goodguys 15th Autumn Get-Together, November 13 & 14 at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. The catch? They’ll have to keep a finger on the car longer than any of their competitors.

Bay Area rock & roll giant 92.3 FM KSJO has again teamed with the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association for the quickly-getting-famous “Finger a Firebird” contest. All ten contestants will be asked to put their finger on the roof of the car Saturday, November 13th at approx. 9:00am. Whoever keeps their finger affixed to the car the longest wins. During last year’s initial promotion, three contestants went thirty straight hours before names had to be drawn out of a hat to determine the winner. After the all-night, all morning ordeal, 25 year old electrician Chris Hay of Sunnyvale prevailed and took home the potent Pontiac.

Contestants are given a bathroom break every two hours and every four hours are provided with a peanut butter sandwich, some candy and a bottle of water. Sleep is not part of the equation. “I couldn’t believe I’d won the car,” said last year’s winner. “It was the hardest contest I’d ever entered that’s for sure, but hey – I got a car out of the deal!”

Since mid-summer KSJO has been qualifying contestants for the Finger a Firebird event at sticker stops and promotional appearances throughout the Bay Area. They will qualify one last participant at the Autumn Get-Together, then start the contest. Those wishing to qualify should stop by the booth or visit www.ksjo.com for contest details.

This year’s 1969 Firebird was painted by Troy’s Body & Paint of Tracy, California. Special features include 18-inch billet aluminum wheels from Intro Wheel company of Los Angeles as well as a throaty Flowmaster exhaust system. The original vinyl interior is in pristine condition as is the 400-inch Pontiac v-8 engine.

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